ix, 141 p. : 28 cm

Rev. ed. of: Copyright essentials for librarians and educators. 2000

Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-132) and index

The reach of copyright -- The scope of protectable works -- Works without copyright protection -- Rights of ownership -- Duration and formalities: how long do copyrights last? -- Who owns the copyright? -- The rights of copyright owners -- Exceptions to the rights of owners -- Working with fair use -- Fair use: getting started -- Fair use: understanding the four factors -- Getting comfortable with fair use: applying the four factors -- The meaning of fair-use guidelines -- Focus on education and libraries -- Distance education and the TEACH Act -- Libraries and the special provisions of Section 108 -- Responsibilities, liabilities, and doing the right thing -- Special features -- Music and copyright -- The digital millennium copyright act -- Copyright and unpublished materials -- Permission from copyright owners

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